Best Thing at Stag’s Lunchette in Oakland? Baron’s Bagels

Stag’s Lunchette, a new Oakland enterprise in the old Uncle Dougie’s space, has a revolving menu of salads and sandwiches, including a pulled chicken sandwich that jhinky says is delicious. But the top draw just might be the bagels from Baron Baking.

Pius Avocado III says the “everything” bagel had a firm exterior, giving way to a “chewy, deeply-flavorful interior.” Loaded with excellent cream cheese, tomato, pickled red onion, and capers, it was easily the best that Pius Avocado III has had in the Bay Area.